Blocking cell phone reception in a Movie theatre.

[Kev]

nm.

 

[Andy22]

yup.



I know.

its a rather silly argument point, much like blocking cell phones instead of asking people to STFU. god cars kill people, we should ban them too

or the dumbass head of the DOT who wants to block cell phones from being used when they are moving over 10 mph. because ya know, I never RIDE in something that goes over 10 mph that I am not in control of.

you shouldnt legislate common sense just because some people refuse to use it.

punishing 100% of moviegoers over the actions of 5% is silly

100% agree! Well said!

 

[Kev]

/this

the guy wanting to ban texting in all vehicles over 5mph is fucking stupid.

It's a different issue because there could be passengers in the car that can legitimately text. I can't think of a legitimate reason for a person to disturb others in a movie which they paid for.

 

[waggy]

It's a different issue because there could be passengers in the car that can legitimately text. I can't think of a legitimate reason for a person to disturb others in a movie which they paid for.

I agree. if someone is disturbing them have them kicked out. There is a reason that people would need to have a cell phone and on.

I leave mine on vibrate. why? well my daughter has had health issues her entire life (she had seizures from the time she was born). now should i not go out? rely on a idiotic min wage 16 yr old at the theater to find me and give me the message? or leave my phone on vibrate and walk if it goes off?

i hate people who use the phone in the theater. but I'm not going to say all need to be banned since t here are legit reasons for it. people just need to use courtesy.

 

[Kev]

I agree. if someone is disturbing them have them kicked out. There is a reason that people would need to have a cell phone and on.

I leave mine on vibrate. why? well my daughter has had health issues her entire life (she had seizures from the time she was born). now should i not go out? rely on a idiotic min wage 16 yr old at the theater to find me and give me the message? or leave my phone on vibrate and walk if it goes off?

i hate people who use the phone in the theater. but I'm not going to say all need to be banned since t here are legit reasons for it. people just need to use courtesy.

I'll just keep copying and pasting this sentence because people seem to keep missing it:

you can have cell-enabled theaters **AS WELL AS** cell-blocking theaters. (meaning: in addition to, along side of, at the same time, etc.)

you can have cell-enabled theaters **AS WELL AS** cell-blocking theaters. (meaning: in addition to, along side of, at the same time, etc.)

you can have cell-enabled theaters **AS WELL AS** cell-blocking theaters. (meaning: in addition to, along side of, at the same time, etc.)

you can have cell-enabled theaters **AS WELL AS** cell-blocking theaters. (meaning: in addition to, along side of, at the same time, etc.)

 

[Zargon]

Like I and others have said, you can have cell-enabled theaters **AS WELL AS** cell-blocking theaters. (meaning: in addition to, along side of, at the same time, etc.)

sure you can

cuz thats how it will work.

then we all get more fucked. because well, the cell enabled showings are at 1 4 and 8 and the non cell are 2 5 and 9 instead of 1 2 4 5 8 9

thats a real win for consumers too

and since they will block them, all the big ones with high end sound will be one way and the shitty smaller ones anothe way(atleast the theaters here have a few really high end ones then some smaller ones). obviously certain releases get certain theaters.

of movie tickets jump to 20 bucks a pop because of you wanting to not do anything

'it will create more of a distraction' - well you seem to think it ruins the movie, so it cant ruin the movie MORE

 

[Veliko]

I know.

its a rather silly argument point, much like blocking cell phones instead of asking people to STFU.

Asking people to STFU vs not having to tell people to STFU by blocking the signals.

punishing 100% of moviegoers over the actions of 5% is silly

100% of what movie goers are being punished? It only punishes those that can't handle not being able to use their mobile phone for a couple of hours. No-one else is negatively effected.

 

[Zargon]

Asking people to STFU vs not having to tell people to STFU by blocking the signals.



100% of what movie goers are being punished? It only punishes those that can't handle not being able to use their mobile phone for a couple of hours. No-one else is negatively effected.

yes because theaters are not going to pass the cost of this pricey new tech to everyone.

thats punishing everyone. this wont stop loud people from yelling in theaters, or talking to their friend, or yelling, or being rude.

you are latched on a single part of a larger problem, and somehow think this going to make the movies that much better. of all the times I've had someone interupt my movie viewing being rude, its only been a cell phone once. you want fun times, hit a horror flick opening weekend. "the ghetto loves horror flicks"(thats a quote from a local theater manager and a local copper) and they bring in extra security for those weekends by me due to all the complaints, and almost none of them are because of cell phones. its the person, not the device. the person is still a rude asshole, and likely to do something else assholeish and rude to annoy you and 'ruin your precious movie'

 

[Veliko]

yes because theaters are not going to pass the cost of this pricey new tech to everyone.

thats punishing everyone. this wont stop loud people from yelling in theaters, or talking to their friend, or yelling, or being rude.

Employing more staff to deal with the rude people isn't going to be free either. You pay either way.

you are latched on a single part of a larger problem, and somehow think this going to make the movies that much better. of all the times I've had someone interupt my movie viewing being rude, its only been a cell phone once. you want fun times, hit a horror flick opening weekend. "the ghetto loves horror flicks"(thats a quote from a local theater manager and a local copper) and they bring in extra security for those weekends by me due to all the complaints, and almost none of them are because of cell phones. its the person, not the device. the person is still a rude asshole, and likely to do something else assholeish and rude to annoy you and 'ruin your precious movie'

A person talking effect only those in the close proximity. A mobile phone ringtone effects everyone watching the same film.

 

[HOOfan 1]

Ok, how about taking a page from the old drive ins and air lines? Each seat has a plug for head phones, if you want to use them, you can. We all know we wouldn't really want to use headphones provided by the theatre (nasty), although airlines do it. You have the option to bring your own head phones and how much you invest in them is your business. If there is an emergency like a fire, they can break into the headpones with an alarm.

I am sure someone will counter that would basically completely remove the purpose of going to a theatre...but I still like watching movies on a huge screen. I personally wait until a movie has aired for at least 3 or 4 weeks and will hopefully not be in a crowded theatre, but there are still inconsdiderate people ruining it. Stadium seating was a new dynamic in theatre construction, and I avoid theatres that do not have it. The audio experience could be the next evolution.

 

[vi edit]

Ok, how about taking a page from the old drive ins and air lines? Each seat has a plug for head phones, if you want to use them, you can. We all know we wouldn't really want to use headphones provided by the theatre (nasty), although airlines do it. You have the option to bring your own head phones and how much you invest in them is your business. If there is an emergency like a fire, they can break into the headpones with an alarm.

Sure, you pony up the costs for the seats and see how that works out. Have fun continue paying for them when somebody jams a gummy bear in the plug or dumps a 32oz coke in it.

 

[Zargon]

veilko: I would like you go to a drive in btw, and see what wonder ideas you have to fix them

 

[dpodblood]

Ok, how about taking a page from the old drive ins and air lines? Each seat has a plug for head phones, if you want to use them, you can. We all know we wouldn't really want to use headphones provided by the theatre (nasty), although airlines do it. You have the option to bring your own head phones and how much you invest in them is your business. If there is an emergency like a fire, they can break into the headpones with an alarm.

I am sure someone will counter that would basically completely remove the purpose of going to a theatre...but I still like watching movies on a huge screen. I personally wait until a movie has aired for at least 3 or 4 weeks and will hopefully not be in a crowded theatre, but there are still inconsdiderate people ruining it. Stadium seating was a new dynamic in theatre construction, and I avoid theatres that do not have it. The audio experience could be the next evolution.

You called it yourself. That would be completely pointless.

 

[dawp]

there are legitimate reasons why blocking is a bad Idea.

lets say that while you are in a theater a close relative is seriously injured and you need to go to the hospital.

you are an OBGYN and one of you patients goes into labor or has some other emergency.

those are just 2 off the top of my head.

 

[alkemyst]

Until we as a people police our own, there is not much going to stop the rudeness/entitlement/"Do you know who I am?" mentality.

I have been in a theatre where some asshat kept turning his phone on doing whatever...that wasn't so bad to me...it was when they turned around and shouted to the back of the theatre some name I didn't understand: "TURN ON YOU PHONE, I AM CALLING YOU!"

I "SSSHHH'D" them the first time...no one else did shit even though they were findling about all upset...

The second time I yelled. I got about a half dozen people backing me up. The two stormed out of the theatre loud and obnoxious with about 10 more of their friends also loud and obnoxious. I am willing to bet they didn't pay for the tickets and/or they have friends at the doors.

 

[Veliko]

there are legitimate reasons why blocking is a bad Idea.

lets say that while you are in a theater a close relative is seriously injured and you need to go to the hospital.

Blocking the mobile phone signal whilst in a cinema is no different to having your phone turned off. In a case like this the person ringing you can leave a message and you can pick it up afterwards.

you are an OBGYN and one of you patients goes into labor or has some other emergency.

Don't go to cinema when you are on call.

 

[dawp]

Blocking the mobile phone signal whilst in a cinema is no different to having your phone turned off. In a case like this the person ringing you can leave a message and you can pick it up afterwards.



Don't go to cinema when you are on call.

do you tell everyone where you are all the time? you know most phones have a vibrate function, don't you?

Doctors are on call 24/7. so you're saying they should never go out?

besides the feds will never allow blocking, your post is moot.

 

[alkemyst]

Blocking the mobile phone signal whilst in a cinema is no different to having your phone turned off. In a case like this the person ringing you can leave a message and you can pick it up afterwards.

no, it's not. Say someone decides since they are large and sickly to sit at the front of the theatre. Say they keep their phone off since no one calls them anyway. They now go into a coronary...no one notices...they whip out their cell phone and get no signal...

You have the mentality of one that burns books or an ostrich.

Don't go to cinema when you are on call.

Some people are always 'on call'. You will never notice my phone, but I will and I will get up and leave gracefully.

 

[Ancalagon44]

I'm actually not as much against the blocking of cellphone reception as I am against the entitlement mentality that seems to prevail among a lot of people, and a lot of members here.

I mean the mentality that says I NEED constant connectivity, and I NEED to be able to check my facebook while in a movie, and I CANT go 2 hours without my cellphone. This what I'm against.

I'm also against things like I WANT to have fun and go see a movie, but I DONT WANT to take responsibility for myself and ensure I'm actually available if there is an emergency. Sorry, being at a mall watching a movie does not mean you are well equipped to handle an emergency. Dont bother.

Since when does everyone have to know up to the minute what is going? Is no one comfortable with being cut off from the internet and GSM networks for 2 hours? No one?

Oh I hear you say, we arent talking about that, we're talking about EMERGENCIES. No, you arent, you just dont realize it. You put this emergency thing out there to justify your need to constantly have a connection to the internet, but the reality is has little to do with emergencies. In days gone by, emergencies were handled by people who, say, worked a late night shift at a hospital. Guess what, they still do! IT emergencies are usually handled in shifts, and those on shift generally have to, I dont know, be responsible, and make sure they can actually do something if there is an emergency.

 

[Veliko]

do you tell everyone where you are all the time? you know most phones have a vibrate function, don't you?

What does this have to do with anything? Just because someone is trying to ring you it doesn't mean they are entitled to get through.

Doctors are on call 24/7. so you're saying they should never go out?

If someone is on call they shouldn't get somewhere that they can't be contacted.

 

[dawp]

What does this have to do with anything? Just because someone is trying to ring you it doesn't mean they are entitled to get through.

well according to the regulation, yes they are.
let's say you father has a heart attack, wouldn't you be angry if that call was blocked?

If someone is on call they shouldn't get somewhere that they can't be contacted.

you did not answer my question. Do you think they should never go out. people complain about the same thing in restaurants, churches, and other places.

and like I said, the feds will never allow it so you are just ranting about something that will not change. get over yourself.

 

[Veliko]

let's say you father has a heart attack, wouldn't you be angry if that call was blocked?

No, because I knew that the signal was being blocked before I went into the cinema and I turn my mobile off when I go in anyway.

you did not answer my question. Do you think they should never go out. people complain about the same thing in restaurants, churches, and other places.

No I don't think that they should never go out. However they should avoid places where they can't use their mobile phone.

 

[alkemyst]

I'm actually not as much against the blocking of cellphone reception as I am against the entitlement mentality that seems to prevail among a lot of people, and a lot of members here.

I mean the mentality that says I NEED constant connectivity, and I NEED to be able to check my facebook while in a movie, and I CANT go 2 hours without my cellphone. This what I'm against.

I'm also against things like I WANT to have fun and go see a movie, but I DONT WANT to take responsibility for myself and ensure I'm actually available if there is an emergency. Sorry, being at a mall watching a movie does not mean you are well equipped to handle an emergency. Dont bother.

Since when does everyone have to know up to the minute what is going? Is no one comfortable with being cut off from the internet and GSM networks for 2 hours? No one?

Oh I hear you say, we arent talking about that, we're talking about EMERGENCIES. No, you arent, you just dont realize it. You put this emergency thing out there to justify your need to constantly have a connection to the internet, but the reality is has little to do with emergencies. In days gone by, emergencies were handled by people who, say, worked a late night shift at a hospital. Guess what, they still do! IT emergencies are usually handled in shifts, and those on shift generally have to, I dont know, be responsible, and make sure they can actually do something if there is an emergency.

I don't think you understand your own arguement. For most, once you start making six figures and beyond unfortunately your time is on the block...for some, you have others that can handle things. Chances are it's that latter guy calling the former.

For the majority of those, a 2 hour movie is not a major event.

Cell phone blockers are how our sad population votes today...they know they are unimportant so they will try their hardest to punish others for that.

Meanwhile they are the same people that keep their phones on max volume since calls are so rare they tend to miss them.

If you want to help theatres, ban those that get all dressed up to go and still smell like a wet dog.

 

[dali71]

I'm saying actually tapping somebody on the shoulder and asking them to turn it off. But most people are too above that or chickenshit to actually confront another human being.

This would be a valid point if the world was only populated by reasonable people. However: Moviegoer is stabbed after complaining about cellphone user

Something tells me this guy wishes that he had taken the chickenshit route.

 

[vi edit]

This would be a valid point if the world was only populated by reasonable people. However: Moviegoer is stabbed after complaining about cellphone user

Something tells me this guy wishes that he had taken the chickenshit route.

In my city alone there have been people shot over parking spots at McDonalds, people shot at for being kicked out of a theatre for talking (not a cell phone), beaten down for going into the wrong liquor store and a riot act of thuggish offenses over petty things.

Thugs will be thugs whether it's over a phone, talking, giving them the wrong candy at the concession stand, or any other trivial thing that sets them off.